Witnesses sought after a man is assaulted in Littleover

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Littleover on Monday October 27.

At about 9.30pm on Monday a 20-year-old man was approached as he sat on a bench in Sunnydale Park off Willson Avenue. An argument broke out which resulted in a fight.

The victim sustained a knife wound to his chest and was initially taken to the Royal Derby Hospital for treatment. He was later transferred to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham and has since been discharged.

The suspect is described as being slim, in his 20s and wearing dark clothing.

Anyone who was in the area at the time should contact the police on 101 and quote incident number 803/27/10/14.